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- Add flexible tracks to your train track system to connect tracks around obstacles and awkward shapes. Make your trains go even farther!
Product Specifications
Main Language(s)English unknown
Model Number285717
Number of Puzzle Pieces24
Assembly RequiredNo
Material Type(s)Plastic
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Lego City 7499 Flexible Track
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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You can no longer buy the straights and curves track set - Lego does not sell it anymore.
The alternative is this set, but the flexible track is only enough to make a quarter circle, whereas the old box had half a circle of curves. 4 x flexble track units = 1 curve or 1 straight. So it ends it not being as good value as the old track.
On the other hand the flexible track is flexible, and is in shorter units so can fill in gaps you otherwise get.
I have not encountered the issues that others have reported with flexible track. I have an Emerald Night that I have motorized with a train motor in the tender (so I can still have the driver and firebox in the cab). It comes off the track from time to time, but no more on the flexible track than on other track, On the other hand I have not tried to make a complete curve with the flexible track.
The alternative is this set, but the flexible track is only enough to make a quarter circle, whereas the old box had half a circle of curves. 4 x flexble track units = 1 curve or 1 straight. So it ends it not being as good value as the old track.
On the other hand the flexible track is flexible, and is in shorter units so can fill in gaps you otherwise get.
I have not encountered the issues that others have reported with flexible track. I have an Emerald Night that I have motorized with a train motor in the tender (so I can still have the driver and firebox in the cab). It comes off the track from time to time, but no more on the flexible track than on other track, On the other hand I have not tried to make a complete curve with the flexible track.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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It seems the LEGO have ceased to sell the straight and curved shaped tracks separately (for the time being, anyway) which is a big shame. It was unfortunate enough when they discontinued 9V compatible rails/motors in 2007, but to merge all available track parts into one package is only going limit creative potential. I imagine this move has only been taken for cost reasons, as was the case with the 9V situation.
The included 'Flexible Tracks have good and bad pointers. On the upside, they full-fill something that has been longed for for years; the ability to shape track layouts in a more natural way, which is particularly nice when you're working in a tight environment. But these are no good if you drive the trains too fast, for they simply slip off the rails.
So... Strange situation at the moment with LEGO trains. Whilst I appreciate that these plastic tracks are generally cheaper than products that preceded it, I am now buying from ME Models (online store) who provide a D.I.Y kit for tracks, allowing one to build their layout through separate rail and sleeper components. Compatible with both Power Functions and 9V trains, too!
The included 'Flexible Tracks have good and bad pointers. On the upside, they full-fill something that has been longed for for years; the ability to shape track layouts in a more natural way, which is particularly nice when you're working in a tight environment. But these are no good if you drive the trains too fast, for they simply slip off the rails.
So... Strange situation at the moment with LEGO trains. Whilst I appreciate that these plastic tracks are generally cheaper than products that preceded it, I am now buying from ME Models (online store) who provide a D.I.Y kit for tracks, allowing one to build their layout through separate rail and sleeper components. Compatible with both Power Functions and 9V trains, too!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Good idea from lego. We made a 6m2 legolandscape and all the corners weren't all symetric. These tracks work perfect in smoothening at the asymetry.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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The Lego flexible track was an addition to the Lego Goods train set and enhanced everyones enjoyment once the assembly of the train set was completed.
Published 4 months ago by David
necessary but expensive
Having bought the Lego City train I thought we would need more track and you absolutely do. So this product does the job but I don't think it's good value for money compared to... Read more
Published 4 months ago by C. Griffin
Lego is fun
Lego is my favourite toys for my kids. they're spending hours and hours thinking, building and playing. Read more
Published 13 months ago by anett
Not good
These tracks are of no use to make the lego city train track larger as the train just comes off these tracks. Read more
Published 16 months ago by suziewong
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